Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS1 was manufactured 3 years before the ZS7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS1 scores against the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic ZS7
ZS1 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS1
ZS7 | ZS1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS7
ZS1 | ZS7 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS1 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS1 vs the ZS7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and ZS7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS7 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 229 gr (0.50 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $350 |